Local Attractions

If you would like to plan a day trip to Living Legends, don’t miss out on some superb local attractions in the surrounding area. The Sunbury / Bulla area is located in the heart of a well established wine growing area that hosts an ever-increasing tourist industry.

For information about local wineries and vineyards, conference venues, accommodation and other attractions, please use the links below.

Wineries and Vineyards

Goona Warra Vineyard is located just 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport. The Cellar and Great Hall located in an original bluestone winery have been carefully restored to provide a memorable food and wine experience in a delightful garden vineyard. It is also a unique setting for a range of functions and events.

Rose Creek Estate has been described as “Tuscany in East Keilor”, with the house and vineyard surrounded by 300 olive trees, fresh fruit and vegetables all just a step from the back door. The estate produces award winning wines, plus the highest quality, award winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Craiglee has an enviable reputation as a producer of fine table wines made to reflect local conditions and show vintage variation. Cellar Door Tastings and Sales are by appointment. For appointments, phone Pat Carmody on 0412 941 927.

Longview Creek Vineyard is situated on the brink of the spectacular Longview Gorge in the Sunbury region. Cellar door open on Sundays between 12 noon and 5 pm, or by arrangement on Saturdays and Public Holidays when groups are especially welcome.

Olde Winilba was the first vineyard established in the Sunbury region in the early 1860s. Andraos Bros is a supplier of premium wines to some of the finest five and seven star hotels in the world. The Cellar Door is open Sundays (other days by appointment). Estelle’s Restaurant above the cellar, has spectacular views across the valley and is open for Sunday Lunch. The restaurant also caters for functions and group bookings for all other days and dinner.

Other Local Attractions

Located next to the old Bulla Shire offices at the corner of Bulla Road and Green Street, Bulla (Melway Map 177 Ref B7).

Enjoy a stroll through the magnificent rose gardens, located in the heart of Bulla. The rose gardens display a spectacular variety of stunning roses. The garden is best in spring, and the formal Open Day is the Saturday after Melbourne Cup Day.

The historic 50 room Rupertswood Mansion is the former home of Sir William Clarke and the Birthplace of the Ashes. The original décor featuring stained glass windows, marbling of the walls, and extensive gold leaf throughout the ground floor of the Mansion has been faithfully restored. Today, the Mansion features exclusive accommodation and hosts a variety of private and corporate functions. Guided tours are also available for groups and clubs.

The Goonawarra Golf Club, located in Sunbury, provides a unique test of golf. The course has magnificent fairways, large greens and some of the most scenic holes found anywhere in Melbourne. The Golf Club also features a function room which can seat 110 people.

The Sunbury Football Social Club is a leisure and entertainment venue incorporating Club Bistro, TAB, Bars and Function/Conference rooms, which cater for all types of functions from private to corporate.

Conference, Meeting and Reception Venues

The Woodlands Homestead at Living Legends is a unique venue that may be used to suit a large scope of events and functions including weddings, social and corporate functions and meetings. With large rooms, extensive gardens, rustic outbuildings and surrounding natural bushland and wildlife of Woodlands Historic Park, this unique venue offers an atmosphere of character and charm to complement your event.

Accommodation

Ciloms Airport Lodge, situated just one and a half minutes drive from Melbourne Airport, offers all the comforts and conveniences you would expect and more. From our beautifully appointed suites to our exceptional A La Carte Restaurant, Ciloms offers a 24 hour Reception Desk and Courtesy Bus to and from Melbourne Airport.

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport offers an unrivalled connection to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Rest before a flight or refresh yourself before heading home at our hotel, conveniently located adjacent to the airport. Enjoy city skyline and mountain views then walk directly to the terminal via skybridge from the PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport hotel.

Book in to Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport for a relaxing stay 400 metres from the airport. The 8-floor Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport offers a convenient base if you have a flight to catch. Check your departure time on live flight status screens displayed next to vibrant Vargas Bar in the Lobby. Or on your flat-screen TV in the peace of your comfortable room.

If you are looking for a hotel close to Melbourne Airport, Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport is the place to stay. Situated only 4 km from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), their courtesy shuttle bus services will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the hotel.

Lawson Lodge in the Macedon Ranges is the ultimate country retreat with beautiful group accommodation. One of Victoria’s premier mountain lodges, this golf resort offers a range of activities including golf course, and is complete with self contained accommodation for self catering.

More details about local attractions can also be obtained from Hume City Council web site at www.hume.vic.gov.au, or from the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre, 43 Macedon Street, Sunbury, telephone (03) 9744 2291, or e-mail tourism@hume.vic.gov.au